Minos, The Nine Years King
Details
4-6 hours (depending on whether you will choose the trekking)
Easy
Private only
Upon Request (3 days notice)
Organized
Upon request (extra charge)
Upon request
Depends on your hotel
Highlights
- Driving to the peak sanctuary of the Knossos holy mountain (811 m)
- Guided tour around an important Minoan sanctuary
- Picnic stop at the hilly area of a long lasting ceremonial area of ancient Crete
- A two-hour trek to the peak sanctuary (at an additional charge)
Step by Step to an unforgettable experience
Knossos and the divine laws
Knossos was the largest and most ancient city of Minoan Crete. Its king Minos, son of Zeus and the oriental princess Europe, keeps a prominent place in the mythical past of Crete. According to the oldest sources, every nine years the legendary king ascended the sacred mountain of his territory where he received the divine laws in order to renew his term.
Knossos and the divine laws
The Ritual Travel
The Ritual Travel
The area around the palace of Knossos provides the fantastic mythical landscape of this nine-year ritual process. The travellers of Petassos will have the opportunity to become acquainted with a fabulous mythical scenery, the landscape around the town and palace of Knossos, learn about the control of space and time in Eastern cultures and explore moments of worship of Bronze Age Crete.
What’s Included
The price includes:
- Experienced archaeologist
- Thematic booklet
- Light lunch out in nature following the ancient Cretan diet
- Water (1 lt)
- For the trekking part, if chosen: Walking poles (on request, depending on availability)
- Third Party Liability
- Taxes
The price does not include:
- Transport from/to your accommodation (upon request)
- Guided tours and entrance tickets for organized archaeological sites
- Personal Insurance (upon request)
- Beverages and drinks
- Personal expenses & tips
- Anything not mentioned above
| 2-4 PERSON | 150 EURO P/P |
| 4-6 PERSONS | 90 EURO P/P |
| 6+ PERSONS | 70 EURO P/P |
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